Charles L. Smith — Partner

Phone: (712) 325-9000 | Toll Free: (888) 223-3323 | Fax: (712) 328-1946

Charles L. Smith, a partner at Telpner, Peterson, Smith, Ruesch, Thomas & Simpson, LLP in Council Bluffs, Iowa, works primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial law and debtor-creditor rights.

Areas of practice

  • Bankruptcy
  • Commercial law
  • Debtor-creditor

Admitted to practice

  • Iowa, 1974
  • Nebraska, 1988
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa, 1974
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa, 1978
  • United States District Court, District of Nebraska, 1988
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Iowa
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Iowa
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, Nebraska
  • United States Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, 1978

Education

  • Creighton University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1974
  • University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Arts, 1971

Professional memberships

  • Iowa State Bar Association
    • Chair of Current Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section (2008–2011)
  • Iowa State Bar Association
    • Co-chair of Private Course of Action (Civil Fraud) Study Committee
  • Iowa State Bar Association
    • Governor (2000–2006)
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Pottawattamie County Bar Association
    • President (2001–2002)
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee for the Southern District of Iowa

Community activities

  • Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce
    • Board of Directors (1988–1994)
  • Council Bluffs City Council
    • Member (1982–1985)
  • Mayor of the City of Council Bluffs, 1984
  • Council Bluffs Public Library
    • Past president
    • Board member (1976–1980 & 1988–2006)
  • Iowa State Library Commission
    • Past chairman
    • Member (1991–1995)
  • Iowa West Racing Association
    • President (1996–2006)
  • Iowa West Foundation
    • President (2004–Present)

Contact Charles L. Smith

Contact Charles L. Smith in Council Bluffs, Iowa for professional legal representation for your bankruptcy or commercial law case.